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This is a 50-question multiple choice quiz on the topics of flu vaccines, metabolism, and microbiology. The questions cover a range of biological concepts.

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### **50-Question Multiple Choice Test on Flu Vaccines, Metabolism, and Microbiology** --- #### **1. What is the main purpose of a flu vaccine?** A. To kill the flu virus immediately B. To make you sick so your body can fight it C. To train your immune system to recognize and fight the flu D....

### **50-Question Multiple Choice Test on Flu Vaccines, Metabolism, and Microbiology** --- #### **1. What is the main purpose of a flu vaccine?** A. To kill the flu virus immediately B. To make you sick so your body can fight it C. To train your immune system to recognize and fight the flu D. To cure you of the flu after you’ve been infected #### **2. Which of the following is a macronutrient that cells need?** A. Zinc B. Oxygen C. Vitamin C D. Iron #### **3. The flu shot contains:** A. Active flu virus B. Dead flu virus C. Weakened flu virus D. Flu bacteria #### **4. Which type of transport requires energy from the cell?** A. Simple diffusion B. Facilitated diffusion C. Osmosis D. Active transport #### **5. The nasal spray flu vaccine contains:** A. Dead virus B. Weak but alive virus C. Virus grown in eggs D. Bacteria #### **6. What does ATP do for cells?** A. Acts as a cell’s battery to power reactions B. Provides structure to the cell wall C. Helps cells communicate with each other D. Carries genetic information #### **7. What is an enzyme’s main function?** A. To destroy harmful substances B. To store energy C. To speed up chemical reactions D. To make proteins #### **8. Which of the following best describes facilitated diffusion?** A. Movement of water across a membrane B. Movement of particles from low to high concentration with energy C. Movement of molecules with the help of a protein, no energy required D. Movement of large particles using vesicles #### **9. What happens in osmosis?** A. Cells grow larger B. Water moves across a membrane to balance solutes C. Energy is produced by the cell D. Viruses are broken down by the immune system #### **10. Which phase of bacterial growth is characterized by rapid cell division?** A. Lag phase B. Log phase C. Stationary phase D. Death phase #### **11. Which of the following is NOT part of aerobic respiration?** A. Glycolysis B. Electron Transport Chain C. Krebs Cycle D. Fermentation #### **12. Herd immunity works best when:** A. Only sick people are vaccinated B. A small group of people are vaccinated C. Most of the population is vaccinated D. No one is vaccinated #### **13. Which of the following is a micronutrient?** A. Carbon B. Hydrogen C. Zinc D. Protein #### **14. What is the role of NADH and FADH₂ in respiration?** A. They act as final electron acceptors B. They carry electrons to the electron transport chain C. They break down glucose D. They store ATP #### **15. In what form does the flu shot prepare the body for the flu?** A. Live bacteria B. Dead or inactivated flu virus C. Flu particles D. Weak, living flu virus #### **16. Which structure helps water move in and out of cells?** A. Ribosomes B. Protein channels C. Mitochondria D. Lysosomes #### **17. Anabolism refers to:** A. Breaking down large molecules into smaller ones B. Building up smaller molecules into larger ones C. Releasing energy from ATP D. Transporting substances across a membrane #### **18. Which organelle is responsible for generating ATP?** A. Nucleus B. Ribosome C. Mitochondrion D. Golgi apparatus #### **19. The egg-free flu vaccine is made using:** A. Dead viruses B. Proteins from the flu virus C. Weakened bacteria D. Chemicals that kill the flu #### **20. During which phase do bacteria begin to die faster than they can reproduce?** A. Lag phase B. Log phase C. Stationary phase D. Death phase #### **21. What is binary fission?** A. A method of nutrient transport B. A form of energy production C. The way bacteria reproduce D. The breakdown of ATP #### **22. Which type of respiration does not require oxygen?** A. Aerobic respiration B. Anaerobic respiration C. Cellular respiration D. Oxidative respiration #### **23. What do vaccines help your body create to fight infections?** A. Red blood cells B. Antibodies C. Bacteria D. Enzymes #### **24. Active transport is like:** A. Riding a bike downhill B. Pushing a ball uphill C. Rolling a ball downhill D. Letting water flow into a sponge #### **25. Which of the following can cause a flu infection?** A. Bacteria B. Dead viruses C. Inactive viruses D. Live viruses #### **26. The flu shot is recommended for which group of people?** A. Only people over 50 B. Only children under 12 C. Anyone 6 months and older D. Only pregnant women #### **27. What are the byproducts of aerobic respiration?** A. Oxygen and glucose B. Water and carbon dioxide C. Lactic acid and glucose D. ATP and glucose #### **28. What is the main purpose of glycolysis?** A. To generate ATP B. To break down glucose into pyruvate C. To produce lactic acid D. To store oxygen #### **29. Fermentation is most commonly associated with:** A. Lactic acid production in muscles B. High ATP production C. Production of proteins D. Building glucose molecules #### **30. Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?** A. Nucleus B. Mitochondrion C. Endoplasmic reticulum D. Ribosome #### **31. What helps flu vaccines change every year?** A. New flu viruses B. New antibiotics C. Different types of glucose D. Different types of bacteria #### **32. Endocytosis is:** A. When cells expel waste B. When cells engulf substances to bring them in C. When cells use passive transport D. When cells undergo glycolysis #### **33. What is fermentation’s main purpose in cells?** A. To produce large amounts of ATP B. To keep glycolysis running when oxygen is not available C. To build proteins D. To break down water molecules #### **34. Which phase of bacterial growth has no cell division occurring?** A. Lag phase B. Log phase C. Stationary phase D. Death phase #### **35. How long does it take for the flu vaccine to become effective in your body?** A. One day B. Two weeks C. One month D. Immediately #### **36. How are flu vaccines typically produced?** A. From bacteria grown in eggs B. From the flu virus grown in eggs C. From glucose in a lab D. From water and chemicals #### **37. Which process moves particles from high to low concentration without energy?** A. Simple diffusion B. Active transport C. Endocytosis D. Fermentation #### **38. In anaerobic respiration, which is not used as a final electron acceptor?** A. Oxygen B. Nitrate C. Sulfate D. Carbonate #### **39. What is herd immunity?** A. When people are vaccinated after getting sick B. When most of the population is vaccinated, protecting those who aren’t C. When only sick people are vaccinated D. When bacteria are resistant to vaccines #### **40. What is the function of an enzyme’s active site?** A. To bind ATP molecules B. To speed up the breakdown of glucose C. To bind the substrate for a chemical reaction D. To store oxygen for the cell #### **41. The flu nasal spray vaccine is made from:** A. Dead flu viruses B. Weak flu viruses C. Flu bacteria D. Chemicals #### **42. When does the death phase in bacterial growth occur?** A. After exponential growth B. When nutrients run out and waste accumulates C. When the bacteria are still adjusting to their environment D. During fermentation #### **43. Which flu vaccine option is best for people with egg allergies?** A. Flu shot B. Nasal spray vaccine C. Egg-free vaccine (RIV) D. None of the above #### **44. What happens when a cell is in a hypertonic solution?** A. The cell swells and may burst B. The cell shrinks as water leaves it C. The cell stays the same size D. The cell divides into two cells #### **45. Which process uses oxygen to generate the most ATP?** A. Fermentation B. Anaerobic respiration C. Aerobic respiration D. Active transport #### **46. In which organelle does aerobic respiration primarily take place in eukaryotic cells?** A. Nucleus B. Ribosome C. Mitochondrion D. Endoplasmic reticulum #### **47. What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?** A. To break down glucose B. To act as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain C. To produce lactic acid D. To store ATP #### **48. Which phase of the bacterial growth curve is characterized by stable population size, where the rate of new cell formation equals the rate of cell death?** A. Lag phase B. Log phase C. Stationary phase D. Death phase #### **49. Which type of transport does not require any energy input from the cell?** A. Active transport B. Facilitated diffusion C. Endocytosis D. Exocytosis #### **50. How does the flu shot help your body fight off the flu?** A. It directly kills flu viruses in your body B. It strengthens your muscles to fight infections C. It trains your immune system to recognize and attack flu viruses D. It gives you antibodies that attack the flu virus directly --- This concludes the 50-question multiple choice test based on the study guide. These questions cover various topics, including flu vaccines, cell transport, bacterial growth, energy production, and more. They are designed to test comprehension of key concepts in microbiology and immunology. ### **Answer Key for 50-Question Multiple Choice Test** --- 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. B 10. B 11. D 12. C 13. C 14. B 15. B 16. B 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. D 21. C 22. B 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. A 32. B 33. B 34. A 35. B 36. B 37. A 38. A 39. B 40. C 41. B 42. B 43. C 44. B 45. C 46. C 47. B 48. C 49. B 50. C --- This answer key matches the corresponding questions from the test, helping to evaluate understanding of the flu vaccines, cell biology, and metabolism concepts.

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